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The Quechee Balloon Festival has captured the hearts of visitors and the attention of media outlets for decades! From breathtaking sunrise launches to vibrant evening glows, our festival has been featured in local and national news, celebrating its role as Vermont’s premier hot air balloon event. Explore a collection of articles highlighting our history, unforgettable moments, and community impact. Whether it’s a feature in the Valley News, Seven Days, or Yankee Magazine, the Quechee Balloon Festival continues to soar in the headlines. Read more about our journey through the years!
Visit the Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival in Quechee, Vermont – Yankee Magazine
Keeping Spirits High and Balloons in the Sky – Quechee Times
This year, the 44th annual Quechee Balloon Festival (organized by the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce) will bring back all those fun memories from Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 16. A celebration of community and togetherness, the Quechee Balloon Festival continues...
Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival Launches Without Balloons
HARTFORD, Vt. (WCAX) – It’s that time of year again, for the Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival. “We are going to take a ride in a balloon tonight. I always wanted to go up in a hot air balloon. I always wanted to see them,” Connecticut resident Debra Powley said....
And So It Began 40 Years Ago Quechee Times
In 1978, Ed Griskott, organizer of the Glens Falls Balloon Festival, visited the Quechee Inn, inspiring the creation of the Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival. The first event, held in June 1979, featured six balloons, local food, and music on the Quechee Green. Though...